'''Queen Anne''' and '''Seattle Center''' are northwest of [[Seattle/Downtown|Downtown]] [[Seattle]]. This article also incorporates the neighborhoods of '''South Lake Union''', due north of downtown and slowly becoming Seattle's newest mixed use district; '''Magnolia''', the wealthy residential neighborhood on a peninsula west of Queen Anne; and '''Interbay''', the unexpected strip of commerce and industry between the two.

'''Queen Anne''' and '''Seattle Center''' are northwest of [[Seattle/Downtown|Downtown]] [[Seattle]]. This article also incorporates the neighborhoods of '''South Lake Union''', due north of downtown and slowly becoming Seattle's newest mixed use district; '''Magnolia''', the wealthy residential neighborhood on a peninsula west of Queen Anne; and '''Interbay''', the unexpected strip of commerce and industry between the two.

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* <see name="Lake Union Park" alt="" address="on the Lake Union Waterfront" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">home to the Center for Wooden Boats. The park opened in September 2010, though the historic Armory building is being renovated for the Museum of History and Industry.</see>

* <see name="Lake Union Park" alt="" address="on the Lake Union Waterfront" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">home to the Center for Wooden Boats. The park opened in September 2010, though the historic Armory building is being renovated for the Museum of History and Industry.</see>

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* <see name="Center for Wooden Boats" alt="" address="1010 Valley St" directions="" phone="+1 206 382-2628" email="" fax="" url="http://www.cwb.org" hours="" price="">A intriguing museum where you can learn about Maritime culture and experience sailing traditional wooden boats. The center's programs allow you to get a hands-on feel, putting in control of crafting and sailing your own wooden craft. Visit on Sunday for a free boat ride on a classic wooden boat. Rides are offered year-round. At times artist-in-residence Saaduuts leads programs.</see>

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* <see name="Center for Wooden Boats" alt="" address="1010 Valley St" directions="" phone="+1 206 382-2628" url="http://www.cwb.org" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">An intriguing museum where you can learn about Maritime culture and experience sailing traditional wooden boats. The center's programs allow you to get a hands-on feel, putting in control of crafting and sailing your own wooden craft. Visit on Sunday for a free boat ride on a classic wooden boat. Rides are offered year-round. At times artist-in-residence Saaduuts leads programs.</see>

* <see name="Northwest Seaport/Maritime Heritage Center" address="1002 Valley St" directions="in Lake Union Park" phone="+1 206 447-9800" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url="http://www.nwseaport.org">Home to a number of historic ships, including a schooner, a tugboat, a fireboat, a lightship, and a steamer, along with several others.</see>

* <see name="Northwest Seaport/Maritime Heritage Center" address="1002 Valley St" directions="in Lake Union Park" phone="+1 206 447-9800" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url="http://www.nwseaport.org">Home to a number of historic ships, including a schooner, a tugboat, a fireboat, a lightship, and a steamer, along with several others.</see>

*'''Northwest Folklife Festival''' [http://www.nwfolklife.org/]. A more low-key and global version of Bumbershoot, held in the Seattle Center on Memorial Day weekend (end of May). Even more important - it's free ($10 donation per person per day requested at the entries - but not required).

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*'''Bite of Seattle''' [http://www.biteofseattle.com/home/]. Part of Seafair festivities. Held in mid/late-July in the Seattle Center. Eat till you explode.

*'''Bumbershoot''' [http://www.bumbershoot.com/]. A music and arts festival, held on Labor Day weekend (beginning of September) in the Seattle Center, featuring dozens of local and world-class musical acts.

* '''Bamboo Garden''', 364 Roy St, [http://www.bamboogarden.net/]. Serves up delicious food from the rich tradition of Chinese vegetarian cooking. With a menu that boasts over 120 items, there's a lot to choose from, and the servings are generous. Also one of the few certified Kosher restaurants in Seattle.

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* <eat name="Bamboo Garden" alt="" address="364 Roy St" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="http://www.bamboogarden.net/" hours="" price="">Serves up delicious food from the rich tradition of Chinese vegetarian cooking. With a menu that boasts over 120 items, there's a lot to choose from, and the servings are generous. Also one of the few certified Kosher restaurants in Seattle.</eat>

* <eat name="Phuket" alt="" address="517 Queen Anne Ave N" directions="" phone="+1 206 284-3700" url="" hours="M-Th 11:30AM-9:30PM, F 11:30AM-10:30PM, Sa 12:30PM-10:30PM, Su 12:30PM-9:30PM" price="" lat="" long="">A cozy and well-appointed Thai restaurant across from Dick's, Phuket is a neighborhood restaurant in a downtown location. It can get very crowded, especially during events at Key Arena. The menu is not as extensive as in some other Thai restaurants, but has ample selections to choose from. Try the Green Papaya Salad or the Panang Curry with Salmon.</eat>

* <eat name="Phuket" alt="" address="517 Queen Anne Ave N" directions="" phone="+1 206 284-3700" url="" hours="M-Th 11:30AM-9:30PM, F 11:30AM-10:30PM, Sa 12:30PM-10:30PM, Su 12:30PM-9:30PM" price="" lat="" long="">A cozy and well-appointed Thai restaurant across from Dick's, Phuket is a neighborhood restaurant in a downtown location. It can get very crowded, especially during events at Key Arena. The menu is not as extensive as in some other Thai restaurants, but has ample selections to choose from. Try the Green Papaya Salad or the Panang Curry with Salmon.</eat>

True to Seattle form, you need never go more than a few blocks without stumbling into a coffee shop.

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True to Seattle form, you need never go more than a few blocks without stumbling into a coffee shop. At the corner of Queen Anne Ave N and Boston St, for example, there is a '''Caffe Ladro''', a tea shop called '''The Teacup''', and a '''Starbucks'''.

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* '''Caffe Fiore''' An organic coffeeshop three blocks north of Kerry Park, offering a true experience of the Seattle coffee house culture: good local art on display that changes on the first day of every month, consistently excellent coffee, environmental consciousness to a fault (the straws are compostable), and neighborly vitality that's easy to witness but hard to describe. Handsome baristas remember the orders of regular patrons, and most everyone you see is a regular patron. The coffee is rich, aromatic, and consistently excellent. Outdoor seating for sunny summer days. The most common order: a short latte, for good reason. Open til 7pm everyday; ''W Galer Ave at 3rd Avenue W''.

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* <drink name="Caffe Fiore" alt="" address="" directions="W Galer Ave at 3rd Avenue W." phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="Daily until 7PM" price="">An organic coffeeshop three blocks north of Kerry Park, offering a true experience of the Seattle coffee house culture: good local art on display that changes on the first day of every month, consistently excellent coffee, environmental consciousness to a fault (the straws are compostable), and neighborly vitality that's easy to witness but hard to describe. Handsome baristas remember the orders of regular patrons, and most everyone you see is a regular patron. The coffee is rich, aromatic, and consistently excellent. Outdoor seating for sunny summer days. The most common order: a short latte, for good reason.</drink>

* <drink name="El Diablo Coffee Company" alt="" address="1811 Queen Anne Ave N" directions="Mid-block between Blaine and Howe." phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">Attached to an independent bookstore, this two-story perennial student favorite features interesting (if loud) murals that style the upper and lower sections into "Heaven" and "Hell". Different from the Seattle norm, they offer coffee in the Cuban style; the Cafe Cubano, a strong sugared espresso, is highly recommended and a good deal. The most important aspect of all Cuban espresso varieties is that they are sweetened while the espresso is being brewed. There is no such thing as ''unsweetened'' Cuban coffee. Also served are fresh lemonade drinks, beer in bottles, and excellent cakes. Courtyard seating allows for people-watching on nice days.</drink>

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* '''El Diablo Coffee Company''' Attached to an independent bookstore, this two-story perennial student favorite features interesting (if loud) murals that style the upper and lower sections into "Heaven" and "Hell". Different from the Seattle norm, they offer coffee in the Cuban style; the Cafe Cubano, a strong sugared espresso, is highly recommended and a good deal. The most important aspect of all Cuban espresso varieties is that they are sweetened while the espresso is being brewed. There is no such thing as ''unsweetened'' Cuban coffee. Also served are fresh lemonade drinks, beer in bottles, and excellent cakes. Courtyard seating allows for people-watching on nice days. ''1811 Queen Anne Ave N, mid-block between Blaine and Howe''.

* '''Macrina Bakery''' A premier local bakery whose chef was a finalist for a 2007 James Beard Award. Selection changes seasonally and daily, but there's always something delicious on offer. An excellent choice for a breakfast or light lunch; cafe-style seating encourages you to sit down and stay awhile. Espresso can be inconsistent, if you're picky, grab food to go and walk elsewhere for coffee. ''615 W Mcgraw St, at 6th Ave W''

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If you're looking for something to balance out all that caffeine as a stimulant, Lower Queen Anne fits the bill.

If you're looking for something to balance out all that caffeine as a stimulant, Lower Queen Anne fits the bill.

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Queen Anne and Seattle Center are northwest of DowntownSeattle. This article also incorporates the neighborhoods of South Lake Union, due north of downtown and slowly becoming Seattle's newest mixed use district; Magnolia, the wealthy residential neighborhood on a peninsula west of Queen Anne; and Interbay, the unexpected strip of commerce and industry between the two.

Seattle Center, at the southern base of Queen Anne Hill, was originally built to host the 1962 World's Fair. The theme was 'Century 21' and it featured many corporate sponsored, science-based exhibits. The two most notable survivors were the Monorail and the Space Needle which has fantastic views of Seattle, both of which have become Icons of the city.
Today, Seattle Center is a park-like facility surrounded by many of Seattle's finest venues and museums; Key Arena, McCaw Hall, Intiman Theater and the Experience Music Project. The Center becomes a venue in its own right when it hosts several of Seattle's premier events, including Northwest Folklife Festival, Bite of Seattle, Bumbershoot and several others.

South Lake Union was a industrial neighborhood in the late 20th Century, but also one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in Seattle. Today, South Lake Union is home to Amazon.com's new headquarters and a range of biotech organizations, a large growth in both market rate and subsidized housing, and a new streetcar line.

Get in

Please note: Queen Anne Ave. is the dividing line between the "North" avenues and the "West" avenues. Don't be surprised if you cross 1st Ave. N and then 1st Ave. W without changing direction!

Seattle Center and South Lake Union lie within easy walking or bicycling distance of Downtown. Climbing up Queen Anne Hill is more of a workout! Aurora Avenue (SR-99) divides Seattle Center and South Lake Union and can only be crossed in a few spots.

By car

Due to its geography, Queen Anne Hill can be difficult to navigate, especially by car if you're unfamiliar. There are two simple ways to get to the center of the neighborhood. The first is via Queen Anne Ave. from the south (though take note: Queen Anne Avenue traffic is south-only when south of Roy St.). The second is by 3rd Ave. W from the north side, near Seattle Pacific University.

Approaching by Dexter Ave., Gilman Ave., W. Dravus St. or any of the numerous side-streets should not be attempted unless you have time to kill.

Denny Way runs along the south side of Seattle Center. Parking is plentiful, albeit often expensive.

Dexter, Westlake, Fairview, and Eastlake Avenues pass through South Lake Union. Mercer Street is the primary east-west route and most convenient access from I-5, although it's amongst the most traffic-congested streets in the city.

By public transit

Seattle Metro Bus, [1]. Queen Anne is served mainly by bus routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, and 45. South Lake Union is served by bus routes 26 and 28 on Dexter Avenue, and on Fairfax Ave it's served on weekdays during the day by route 70 and at other times by routes 71, 72, and 73. See the Metro Transit website for all bus listings.

South Lake Union Streetcar, [3]. M-Th 6AM-9PM, F Sa 6AM-11PM, Su 10AM-7PM, all at 15 minute intervals. South Lake Union is served by the South Lake Union Streetcar, which runs from the Westlake Center in Downtown to Lake Union. The streetcar was initially announced as the "South Lake Union Trolley", until the developer realized the unfortunate acronym — which is still used by many residents. Local coffee shop Inner Chapters on Fairview Avenue sells T-shirts that say, "Ride the S.L.U.T.".$2.25 adults, $0.75 seniors and youth.

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South Lake Union

Lake Union Park, on the Lake Union Waterfront. home to the Center for Wooden Boats. The park opened in September 2010, though the historic Armory building is being renovated for the Museum of History and Industry.

Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, ☎+1 206 382-2628, [4]. An intriguing museum where you can learn about Maritime culture and experience sailing traditional wooden boats. The center's programs allow you to get a hands-on feel, putting in control of crafting and sailing your own wooden craft. Visit on Sunday for a free boat ride on a classic wooden boat. Rides are offered year-round. At times artist-in-residence Saaduuts leads programs.

Northwest Seaport/Maritime Heritage Center, 1002 Valley St (in Lake Union Park), ☎+1 206 447-9800, [5]. Home to a number of historic ships, including a schooner, a tugboat, a fireboat, a lightship, and a steamer, along with several others.

South Lake Union Discovery Center, 101 Westlake Ave, ☎+1 206 342-5900, [6]. 11AM-6PM daily. An introduction to the neighborhood, with displays explaining the history of South Lake Union. There is also a model of the whole neighborhood in the building.

Public Art at Amazon.com Headquarters, 426 Terry Ave N, [7]. While the Amazon.com buildings are not open to the public, there are several signed outdoor art pieces around the complex and other nearby buildings, and you can hob-nob with "blue badges" at local restaurants and coffee shops. Seattle Architecture Foundation also leads guided walking tours.

Seattle Center

Experience Music Project

Space Needle, 400 Broad St, [8]. M-Th 9:30AM-11PM, F-Sa 9AM-11:30PM, Su 9AM-11PM. The most expensive elevator ride in America. However, the view is spectacular on a clear day when the sun sets. Downtown Seattle contrasts beautifully with the ocean to the west and the snow-capped mountains in every other direction. You can get a comparably good view for free from Bhy Kracke Park (pronounced "By Crackie") atop Queen Anne Hill. If you are going to eat at the revolving restaurant near the top, called Sky City, the elevator ride is free. Sky City is surprisingly good given its touristy setting, and a three-course brunch only adds $29 to the cost of going up the tower...well worth it. The restaurant completes one revolution per 45 minutes as you eat.Adults $18, age 4-12 $11, under 4 free, over 65 $16, active military $16.

Experience Music Project (EMP), 325 5th Ave N, ☎+1 206 367-5483 (experience@emplive.org, fax: +1 206 443-3631), [10]. Memorial Day-Labor Day: 10AM-7PM daily, Labor Day-Memorial Day: 10AM-5PM daily. A rock 'n' roll museum, designed by Frank Gehry, and which has the Jimi Hendrix special exhibit. Do not expect to get your turn with the many interactive exhibits.Adults $18 ($15 if purchased online), aged 65+ or military $15, aged 5–17 or student $12, 5 and under free (Free admission 5PM-8PM on the first Th from Labor Day-Memorial Day. This museum is tied to the Science Fiction Museum; the admission fee includes both).

Science Fiction Museum (SFM), 325 5th Ave N, ☎+1 206 724-3428 (info@sfhomeworld.org, fax: +1 206 770-2727), [11]. W-M 10AM-7PM (closed Tu, except holidays). Denny Regrade and Seattle Center is home of the Science Fiction Hall of Fame as well as numerous exhibits.$15, aged 65+ $12, 5–17 $12, student or military (with I.D.) $12, 5 and under free (Admission is free on the first Thursday of every month. This museum is tied to the Experience Music Project, the admission fee includes both).

Queen Anne

Perhaps the most obvious spectacle in Queen Anne is the quintessential view of the Seattle Skyline from Kerry Park. The park affords an excellent view of downtown Seattle, the Space Needle, West Seattle/Alki and across the Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island (depending on the weather).

A few blocks southwest of Kerry Park is Kinnear Park, which stretches down to the lower Queen Anne/Mercer Avenue area and has a good view of the Olympic Mountains over the top of Magnolia Hill, if the weather is clear.

North of this area, along 8th Ave. West., the hill opens up to excellent views of the Olympic Mountains to the west and enormous homes on the east.

Magnolia

Discovery Park. Located at the tip of the Queen Anne peninsula and one of the best places in the city to view wildlife. Beaches, forested areas, and good views over the bay.

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Northwest Folklife Festival, [13]. Memorial Day weekend (end of May). A more low-key and global version of Bumbershoot.free ($10 donations suggested).

Bite of Seattle, (Held in the Seattle Center.), [14]. Mid-late July. Part of Seafair festivities. Eat till you explode.

Bumbershoot, (Held in the Seattle Center.), [15]. Early Sep. A music and arts festival featuring dozens of local and world-class musical acts.

Eat

Budget

Mid-Range

The 5-Spot, 1502 Queen Anne Ave N, ☎+1 206 285-7768, [18]. Daily 8:30AM—midnight, closed Sa-Su 3PM-5PM. A busy diner with an ever-changing theme based menu and decor to match. Sometimes it's New York City, sometimes Hawaii. The food good for a reasonable price, but be prepared to wait during busy periods, especially weekend brunch.

Bamboo Garden, 364 Roy St, [19]. Serves up delicious food from the rich tradition of Chinese vegetarian cooking. With a menu that boasts over 120 items, there's a lot to choose from, and the servings are generous. Also one of the few certified Kosher restaurants in Seattle.

Phuket, 517 Queen Anne Ave N, ☎+1 206 284-3700. M-Th 11:30AM-9:30PM, F 11:30AM-10:30PM, Sa 12:30PM-10:30PM, Su 12:30PM-9:30PM. A cozy and well-appointed Thai restaurant across from Dick's, Phuket is a neighborhood restaurant in a downtown location. It can get very crowded, especially during events at Key Arena. The menu is not as extensive as in some other Thai restaurants, but has ample selections to choose from. Try the Green Papaya Salad or the Panang Curry with Salmon.

Lunchbox Laboratory, 1253 Thomas St (across from REI), [21]. Previously, Southlake Bar and Grill, it has now been converted to the new location of Lunchbox Laboratory (formerly in Ballard).

Splurge

Queen Anne is a relatively upper-scale neighborhood, and generally the restaurants rise to the occasion.

Canlis, 2576 Aurora Ave, ☎+1 206 283-3313, [23]. 5:30PM-close. Great, high-end restaurant , with a wonderful view overlooking Lake Union and Queen Ann Hill. Live piano music. Best to make a reservations well in advance (a week or two ahead) and dress well.$150.

Drink

True to Seattle form, you need never go more than a few blocks without stumbling into a coffee shop. At the corner of Queen Anne Ave N and Boston St, for example, there is a Caffe Ladro, a tea shop called The Teacup, and a Starbucks.

Caffe Fiore, (W Galer Ave at 3rd Avenue W.). Daily until 7PM. An organic coffeeshop three blocks north of Kerry Park, offering a true experience of the Seattle coffee house culture: good local art on display that changes on the first day of every month, consistently excellent coffee, environmental consciousness to a fault (the straws are compostable), and neighborly vitality that's easy to witness but hard to describe. Handsome baristas remember the orders of regular patrons, and most everyone you see is a regular patron. The coffee is rich, aromatic, and consistently excellent. Outdoor seating for sunny summer days. The most common order: a short latte, for good reason.

El Diablo Coffee Company, 1811 Queen Anne Ave N (Mid-block between Blaine and Howe.). Attached to an independent bookstore, this two-story perennial student favorite features interesting (if loud) murals that style the upper and lower sections into "Heaven" and "Hell". Different from the Seattle norm, they offer coffee in the Cuban style; the Cafe Cubano, a strong sugared espresso, is highly recommended and a good deal. The most important aspect of all Cuban espresso varieties is that they are sweetened while the espresso is being brewed. There is no such thing as unsweetened Cuban coffee. Also served are fresh lemonade drinks, beer in bottles, and excellent cakes. Courtyard seating allows for people-watching on nice days.

Top Pot Doughnuts, 325 W Galer (At 4th Ave W), ☎+1 206 631-2120. Lodged in a previous neighborhood grocery, "hand-forged" doughnuts, coffee, juice, and the like are available here while you read the daily news with your laptop using their free wireless.

Macrina Bakery, 615 W Mcgraw St (At 6th Ave W). A premier local bakery whose chef was a finalist for a 2007 James Beard Award. Selection changes seasonally and daily, but there's always something delicious on offer. An excellent choice for a breakfast or light lunch; cafe-style seating encourages you to sit down and stay awhile. Espresso can be inconsistent, if you're picky, grab food to go and walk elsewhere for coffee.

If you're looking for something to balance out all that caffeine as a stimulant, Lower Queen Anne fits the bill.

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